Rajashree (born 29 April 1977) is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema and television. She made her debut in Bharathiraja's 1994 Tamil film Karuththamma playing the lead character. Since then she has appeared in over sixty films in a variety of roles.[5]
Rajashree | |
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| Born | Madhavi[1] (1977-04-29) 29 April 1977 (age 45) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Kesari Higher Secondary School[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ansari Raja (m. 2009) (divorced)[3] Bujankar Rao (m. 2010-present)[4] |
Actress Rajashree made her debut in Tamil Cinema with Bharathiraja's Karuthamma. Winning laurels for her prodigious performance, she continued getting on with fantastic shows in Sethu, Nandha, Run, Manasellam, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. Rajashree has spelled prominent roles around 57 films in Telugu and Tamil. Apart from Silver Screen, the actress leaped with best credits in TV series Aalayam, Agal Vilakku, Mandhira Vasal and Sivamayam.[5]
Rajashree's sister, Bobby, also appeared in films as an actress.[6]
Rajashree married Ansari Raja, a Muslim and proprietor of "Body Shape Gym" after being in love for some time. It was a customary marriage according to Hindu-Muslim religion that was attended by their family members and close friends. But, however the couple split after living together for just one month.
In 2010, she married computer engineer Bujankar Rao in a secret ceremony in Vijayawada. The wedding took place at the Kanaka Durga temple and was attended by just a few family and friends of the couple.[citation needed]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | Karuthamma | Karthamma | Tamil film |
| 1995 | Neela Kuyil | Shalini | |
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | Ragaa | Telugu film |
| 1995 | Murai Mappillai | Sorna | Tamil film |
| 1996 | Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | Lakshmi | |
| 1996 | Amman Kovil Vaasalile | Padmini | Guest appearance |
| 1996 | Vaigarai Pookkal | Deivanai | |
| 1997 | Police Bete | Rekha | Kannada film |
| 1998 | Hyderabad Blues | Ashwini Rao | English-language film |
| 1998 | King | Rajeshwari | Kannada film |
| 1998 | Mangalya Pallakku | Akhila | Malayalam film |
| 1999 | Sethu | Tamil film | |
| 1999 | Sautela | Hindi film | |
| 2001 | Asokavanam | Uma | |
| 2001 | Nandha | Nandha's mother | |
| 2001 | Megasandesam | Rosy Samuel | Malayalam film |
| 2001 | Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's sister | |
| 2002 | Run | ||
| 2002 | Game | Malar | |
| 2003 | Manasellam | ||
| 2006 | Ilakkanam | Malliga | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Mrs. Arokyaraj | |
| 2007 | Ammuvagiya Naan | ||
| 2007 | Sabari | Maragatham | |
| 2009 | Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali | Sumathi | |
| 2010 | Ayyanar | Prabha's aunt | |
| 2012 | Porkodi 10am Vaguppu | Porkodi's mother | |
| 2012 | Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Vimala | |
| 2013 | Vathikuchi | ||
| 2015 | Agathinai | ||
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Guest role | |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Kala | |
| 2017 | Pagadi Aattam | Mother | |
| 2017 | Arasakulam | ||
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana's mom | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | nandini's mother | |
| 2020 | Varmaa | Megha's Mother | |
| 2020 | Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | ||
| 2021 | Shaadi Mubarak | Hindi film | |
| 2021 | Cheruvaina Dooramaina | ||
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu | Gouramma |
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Channel |
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| Oorvashi | Telugu | Gowri | Gemini TV | |
| Jeevana Tarangalu | ||||
| 1998–2001 | Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Tamil | Raj TV | |
| 1999–2000 | Aalayam | Sun TV | ||
| 2000–2002 | Banagaru Bomma | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2001 | Sukha Dukhalu | Soundarya | ||
| 2001–2002 | Jee Boom Ba | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2002 | Gangothri | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2002–2003 | Agal Vilakkugal | Tamil | Seetha | Sun TV |
| 2003–2004 | Mantra Jalam | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2004–2005 | Sivamayam | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| Naari O Naari | Telugu | ETV | ||
| 2007–2008 | Shubhalekha | ETV | ||
| 2007 | Dracula | Gemini TV | ||
| 2008–2009 | Naalavathu Mudichu | Tamil | Ashwini | Jaya TV |
| 2008–2010 | Magal | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2009–2010 | Idhayam | Shakuntala | ||
| 2013–2014 | Vamsam | Thenmozhi | ||
| 2014–2016 | Ramulamma | Telugu | Star Maa | |
| 2014–2015 | Abhishekam | ETV | ||
| 2015–2018 | America Ammayi | Kalyani | Zee Telugu | |
| 2015–2017 | Mahalakshmi | Star Maa | ||
| 2017–2020 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | Rajeshwari Devi | Star Maa | |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Tamil | Padma | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Amrutha Varshini | Telugu | Amrutha | Gemini TV |
| 2021–2022 | Kasthuri | Kanchana | Star Maa | |
| Rangula Ratnam | Annapoorna | ETV | ||
| 2022 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Tamil | Special Appearance | Colors Tamil |
| 2022–Present | Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum | Annalakshmi | Zee Tamil |
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Platform |
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| 2020–2021 | Amrutham Dhvitheeyam | Telugu | ZEE5 | |
| 2022 | Recce | Devakamma |
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | |
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| 1967–1980 |
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| 2001–present |
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